Coral Tree Flowers

(Coral Tree)
Sanskrit: पारिजात • Botanical: Erythrina indica Lam.

The text notes that some scholars identify Parijata as Erythrina indica (Coral Tree). However, Chunekar clarifies that the true Parijata is Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Night Jasmine). Erythrina indica is called Mandara or Pangara. It has bright red-coral colored flowers and thorny bark. The bark and leaves are used medicinally, especially as an anthelmintic. Also noted: Abroma augusta and Pterospermum acerifolium as other candidates for the 'Parijata' name. Verse: commentary notes.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Erysodine, Erythraline, Alkaloids
Also Known As
English: Coral Tree, Indian Coral Tree
Sanskrit: पारिजात, मन्दार
Hindi: पंगरा, फरहद

What is Coral Tree Flowers (Parijata / पारिजात varieties)?

The text notes that some scholars identify Parijata as Erythrina indica (Coral Tree). However, Chunekar clarifies that the true Parijata is Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Night Jasmine). Erythrina indica is called Mandara or Pangara. It has bright red-coral colored flowers and thorny bark. The bark and leaves are used medicinally, especially as an anthelmintic. Also noted: Abroma augusta and Pterospermum acerifolium as other candidates for the 'Parijata' name. Verse: commentary notes.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Vatahara (alleviates Vata)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Coral Tree Flowers by Condition

Explore how Coral Tree Flowers is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Coral Tree Flowers for Fertility & Conception

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